Let's Talk with Carl Lee

Super Bowl–winning quarterback Jim McMahon joins Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis for a candid, hilarious, and deeply insightful conversation that goes far beyond football highlights. McMahon reflects on the unmatched physicality and chemistry of the Chicago Bears dynasty, brutal practices under Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan, and why that locker room forged lifelong bonds. He shares never-before-...

Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis host the Kanawha Valley's most winningest coach and long-time head coach of the George Washington Patriots football team, Steve Edwards, Jr.  Coach Edwards talks about what's changed in coaching over the years, what's stayed the same, and how to put together a program that is steeped in success and tradition. From hiring the right assistant coaches, to knowing the right t...

Carl, Lisa, and Hollis look back on 2025 and the amazing guests that were on the show. From Christy Martin to Sterling Sharpe, Alexis Hornbuckle to Dante Culpepper, Curt Warner to John Pennington, and so many others! A major thanks to YOU, the listeners, for tuning in and listening to the conversation. Best to all in 2026! 

On this episode of Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey dive into a wide-ranging, candid discussion on the changing landscape of sports at every level. The show opens with a deep look at the high school coaching crisis, including why compensation, parent pressure, open enrollment, and player mobility are driving coaches out faster than ever. The conversation expands into NIL realities...

Chiefs are OUT. Quarterbacks are a mess. Looking at the NFL picture ahead of the playoffs on Let's Talk! 

On this episode of Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis sit down with Coach Mark Snyder — former Marshall head coach, longtime Jim Tressel assistant, defensive coordinator at Ohio State, and UFL veteran — for one of the most insightful football conversations the show has hosted. Snyder breaks down how NIL and the transfer portal have transformed coaching into an NFL-style grind, why a...

Lane Kiffin leavse Ole Miss to become the head coach of the LSU Tigers. Is the grass greener in Baton Rouge? Carl, Lisa, and Hollis, with guest Attorney Paul Saluja talk through it, and more! 

On this week’s Let’s Talk, Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis welcome WOWK-TV morning meteorologist Brian Hughes for one of the liveliest episodes of the season. Brian shares how he accidentally moved to the wrong Charleston, the wild path that led him to becoming Texas Tech’s Raider Red mascot, and why he once sprinted from a TV weather hit directly into a mascot suit. The crew dives into offi...

The conversation starts on the upcoming NFL start for Shedeur Sanders - The Browns will be the Browns, but will Sanders be any good?  Plus, the conversation continues on sports betting and finding some way to seperate the players away from it. Can it be done? Let's Talk! With Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis.

On this week’s Let’s Talk with Carl Lee, co-hosts Lisa Otey and Hollis Lewis sit down with South Charleston High head coach Donnie Mays and standout senior Malcolm “LB” Brown for an in-depth conversation on leadership, loyalty, and the evolving world of high school football. Mays reflects on rebuilding the Black Eagles program through culture and accountability, while Brown shares why he stayed lo...

On this week’s Let’s Talk, Carl Lee and Lisa Odie revisit their earlier interview with West Virginia boxing legend Christy Martin as her new biopic, Christy, hits theaters. The hosts discuss her legacy as a trailblazer in women’s boxing, her harrowing story of survival from domestic violence, and the significance of her choosing to premiere the film in Beckley. The conversation expands into themes...

The conversation continues with guest Attorney Brandon Lawhead discussing the implications of sports gambling, player/coach guest appearances, fantasty leagues, and more. Is money ruining sports? Let's Talk! With hosts Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis. 

Carl, Lisa, and Producer Matt discuss the big gambling bust this week that is rattling the NBA, and the way gambling has become so intertwined with professional sports all across the board. Then, he discussion turns to Vikings former players and the bigger issue of the long-term medical needs of former players as the league was literally built on the play of such people. Plus, Lisa heads to the Ir...

Carl, Hollis, and Lisa dive into some of the proposed changes in NCAA sports including the elimination of the Red Shirt rule in favor of five years of eligibility. How does this pertain to the transfer portal and team recruitment? This discussion and more on Let's Talk! With hosts Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey.

Darryl Talley, former WVU Mountaineer (1979-1982) and NFL All-Pro (Buffalo Bills 1983-1994, Atlanta Falcons 1995, Minnesota Vikings 1996) stops by to talk about his time as a linebacker with the West Virginia Mountaineers, and his career in the National Football League, including 4 Super Bowl appearances with the Buffalo Bills. From game-changing interceptions to wild nicknames, the conversation w...

Carl, Lisa, and Hollis talk about the continuing season struggles for West Virginia University and Marshall University football, discussing what the rest of their years may look like. Plus, the discussion shifts to the college playoff and money games. Let's Talk! 

Carl Lee and Hollis Lewis have West Virginia State University head coach John Pennington on to talk about the 2025 season, including the pageantry and importance of a WVSU homecoming game. Then Carl, Hollis, and Producer Matt dig in on high school football as teams rebuild after coaching changes, and the effects of WVSSAC recent rule changes affecting competition across the state. Let's Talk! 

Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey welcome WVU legend and former Kansas City Chief Brian Jozwiak to reflect on his Mountaineer days, the intensity of the Backyard Brawl, and his NFL journey. The conversation spans Rich Rodriguez’s emotional win, WVU’s Big 12 outlook, quarterback depth, and the evolving game. The crew also debates Shaduer Sanders’ draft decisions, Joe Burrow’s struggles in Cinci...

Carl, Hollis, and Lisa tackle the elephant in the room: A brutal weekend in college football as the West Virginia Mountaineers took an embarrassing defeat from the Ohio Bobcats, and the Marshall Thundering Herd lost by one point to the Missouri State Bears. Plus, in the NFL, the discussion turns to players spitting with a broader discussion on sportsmanlike conduct. Then things turn to a bit of tr...

Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey dig into football loyalty—how fans choose their teams, and how trades like the Herschel Walker deal reshape franchises. The crew debates the Micah Parsons trade, ranks NFL contenders, and breaks down opening week in college football. Locally, they celebrate South Charleston’s first win in years under Coach Donnie Mays and what it means for the community.

Coach Pat Kirkland, Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Assistant Coach for the West Virginia Mountaineers drops by to talk about coaching special teams and what it takes to be a good special teams player. Then, Dr. Jaclyn Swayne of the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activity Commission comes in studio to talk about her new role with the WVSSAC, plus what's new for the 2025-26 academic year....

Attorney Paul Saluja joins Carl Lee, Hollis Lewis, and Lisa Otey in studio to talk about the hot button issue in West Virginia sports this year: Name, Image, and Likeness, or "NIL." The crew deep dives into what the new WVSSAC policy might mean for student athletes and coaches, what may not be allowed, and more. Plus, the discussion turns to how NIL and the Transfer Portal are changing the landsca...

Hosts Carl Lee and Lisa Otey talk about the history and running of the Charleston Distance Run with Victoria Barksdale and Sissy Laing, Carl's sister. Plus, the discussion turns to the mindsets and training involved with distance running. (Spoiler alert: Carl is NOT a fan of distance running!) Then, the conversation turns to rookie QB's in the NFL this season. Let's Talk!

Sterling Sharpe, the former Green Bay Packers wide out, joins Carl Lee and company IN STUDIO for a spirited discussion on his recent induction into the NFL Hall of Fame! Plus, Sharpe reflects on his career, his mindsets towards life and the game, and much, much more! With host Carl Lee, and co-hosts Hollis Lewis and Lisa Otey. Let's Talk!

Carl Lee, Lisa Otey, and Hollis Lewis talk football this episode, looking at several topics around the game. The discussion begins locally, discussing youth league football in the Dunbar, WV area with Courtney Williams, president of the Dunbar Football & Cheer. The discussion switches gears to the pros, with reports of NFL players and coaches possibly selling their comp tickets above market va...